If you’ve ever used tire sealant or chain lube on your road bike, then you’ve likely contaminated your bike’s brakes without even realizing it. When the disk brakes are dirty, the bicycle tends to make a constant squealing noise which is an indication of failing brakes. Contaminated disk brakes also deteriorate quicker. You can clean …
In theory, a road bike can go pretty dang fast. In reality, the answer to this question is tethered to many variables, such as the bike in question, other equipment on it, the rider, his ability, and others. Terrain, of course, matters as well because you can ride faster downhill. Because there are so many …
Riding your bike in the rain can have its upsides. It can also be dangerous. Maybe you choose to get on your bike in a downpour, or perhaps you just get caught out in it. Either way, riding in the rain is an entirely different experience than those sunny afternoon rides that let you feel …
An entry-level road bike can unlock boundless new potential. You get the freedom of riding through busy city streets without ever owning a car, and you can go on incredibly immersive bike tours! However, with several road bikes available in the market for you to buy, picking the right one can be hard. In this …
For those who aren’t aware – a crank or crankset is a key element of a bike drivetrain that converts the countering motion extending from the rider’s legs into rotational action needed to propel the belt or chain and ultimately driving the bike’s rear wheel. Bike Crankset A crankset generally consists of one or more chainrings (also called chainwheels or sprockets) attached …
If you’ve ever owned a bike, you’ll know how upsetting it is to see it rust away. Chances of rust developing are a lot more if you haven’t used your bike in ages nor adequately maintained it. Rust develops on metallic parts of the cycle and leaves the bike looking discolored and brown. No one …
Cleaning your bike is never as much fun as actually riding it. After a tiring but excitingly long trip when you return home, the last thing you want to do is clean your bike and take all the dirt and grime off. If you want to have a smoother ride next time, you must clean …
Bikes are great for transporting yourself from one place to another. They may not be the fastest way to get to places; however, they’re one of the very few where you don’t have to wait in traffic and frustrate yourself before getting where you want to go. If you want to go biking in the …
If you have an older, hardtail mountain bike lying around with no hopes of using it on rockier trails and off-road routes, then making it more road-friendly can give it a second life. This is also great if you do not want to invest in a brand-new road bike when you have a good-quality mountain …
Are you looking for the perfect bike? Choosing one can often be quite tricky, considering the plethora of options there are. You have to consider a number of factors with an investment of this sort. And if you are new to the biking world, the decision can be trickier. Luckily, you have come to the …